AMT VIEWPOINT™ USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...........................................................................................................

Getting Started ......................................................................................................

Encoder Specific Windows ..................................................................................

AMT11 & 13 Series .........................................................................................

AMT20 Series ..................................................................................................

AMT21 Series ..................................................................................................

AMT22 Series ..................................................................................................

AMT23 Series ..................................................................................................

AMT31 & 33 Series .........................................................................................

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The AMT Viewpoint™ is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows for an unprecedented level of visibility and control thanks to the innovative design of the AMT modular encoder series. Via the simple software interface, users are able to set and control a range of parameters, reducing development time and virtually eliminating tedious steps in the assembly process. Additionally, the software allows engineers access to a range of diagnostic data for quick analysis during design or in the field.

What You’ll Need:

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AMT11, AMT13, AMT20, AMT21, AMT22, AMT23, AMT31,

or AMT33 Encoder

The Appropriate AMTUSB or SPI Connector Cable

A Windows PC(Windows 7 or higher required)

INTRODUCTION

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DATASHEET

AMT113SFirmware: 15 - Datecode: 2017

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GETTING STARTED

1 Download the AMT Viewpoint: www.cuidevices.com/amt-viewpoint

2 Plug the AMT USB or SPI cable into your PC and all the necessary drivers will install.

3 Connect the encoder to the cable.

4 Open the AMT Viewpoint GUI.

5 Upon opening, the GUI will search for an encoder (see below).

6 If the “NO ENCODER DETECTED” message appears, double check your encoder’s connection and click “RE-SCAN”.

7 Once an encoder has been detected the window will populate with an encoder specific layout.

NO ENCODER DETECTEDPlease Check Connection & Re-Scan

RE-SCAN

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GETTING STARTED

DATASHEET

AMT113SFirmware: 15 - Datecode: 2017

1 Encoder Overview Card

When an encoder is connected, this card highlights the firmware revision, date code, and quick link to the datasheet.

2 Resource Card

AMT Landing Page - View the most up-to-date information on the AMT Viewpoint. Read the change logs for recent updates and download the latest versions.

Viewpoint User Guide - This guide.

Assembly Instructions - Watch the video or text instructions for putting together your AMT encoder.

CUI Insights Motion Blog - Read our ever-expanding selection of encoder-specific blog posts.

Resource Library - View all of CUI Devices’ motion-specific resources from white papers and application notes to videos.

Technical Support - Contact CUI Devices for any technical questions or issues you’re experiencing.

AMT Homepage

Assembly Instructions

Viewpoint User Guide

Resource Library

Technical Support

CUI Insights Motion Blog

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GETTING STARTED

1 Help Button

View a menu with an array of links designed to help you overcome any roadblocks you may hit while using the GUI.

About AMT Viewpoint - Learn about the details behind the AMT Viewpoint including version number.

Contact CUI Devices - Get in touch with us for any questions you might have on the AMT Viewpoint.

AMT Viewpoint User Guide - This guide.

2 Theme Toggle

Toggle between light and dark themes based on preference.

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AMT31 & AMT33

AMT22 AMT23

AMT11 & AMT13 AMT20 AMT21

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ENCODER SPECIFIC WINDOWS

The AMT Viewpoint’s format and settings will adapt based on the type of encoder that is connected. On the following pages, features and interface instructions for each AMT encoder series is discussed.

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AMT11 & 13 SERIES

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Current Configuration Card

Diagnostics Card

Alignment Card

Waveforms Card

Encoder Overview Card

Resource Card

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AMT11 & 13 SERIES

1 Current Configuration Card

To program an encoder, select programmable options from the dropdown menus and press the “PROGRAM” button.The status circle will spin while the encoder is being programmed. This will take about 30 seconds. When programming is complete, the circle will appear green.

2 Alignment Card

Typically when aligning an encoder the user must go through a tedious installation process to accurately align the mechanical disk. The AMT encoder is unique in that its index can be set digitally. With the push of a button (or more accurately, the delivery of a serial command), the encoder can be instantly aligned to its current position.

To align an encoder using the AMT Viewpoint, simply press the “ALIGN” button. This action will only take a second. It is finished when the status circle appears completely green. The zero position is now stored in the encoder’s memory and will remain there even after power has been removed.

Resolution: 2048

PROGRAM

CURRENT CONFIGURATION:R: 2048

ALIGN

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AMT11 & 13 SERIES

3 Diagnostics Card

CUI Devices’ encoders allow for the extraction of diagnostic information for quicker field failure analysis. To gather diagnostics from an encoder, click “ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS” and wait for the data to be retrieved.

Once data has been acquired it will need to be saved and sent to CUI Devices for review. The files can be sent to: AMTsupport@cuidevices.com

4 Waveforms Card

The AMT11 and AMT13 encoders allow for multiple resolutions to be selected. This card calculates the various timing values for each resolution. Select a different resolution to adjust the values.

ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS

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AMT20 SERIES

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Current Configuration Card

Waveforms Card

Position CardEncoder Overview Card

Resource Card

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AMT20 SERIES1 Current Configuration Card

To program an encoder, select programmable options from the dropdown menus and press the “PROGRAM” button.

The status circle will spin while the encoder is being programmed. This will take about 4 seconds. When programming is complete, the circle will appear green. The AMT20 does not have the ability to reset itself, so after programming the encoder, it must be power cycled. Once programming is complete a message will appear instructing you to remove the encoder from the programming cable.

2 Position Card

The AMT20 is a digital serial absolute encoder, so with the AMT Viewpoint you have the ability to view the current absolute position, along with the ability to zero set that position.

Typically when aligning an encoder the user must go through a tedious installation process to accurately align the mechanical disk. The AMT encoder is unique in that its zero position can be set digitally. With the push of a button (or more accurately, the delivery of a serial command), the encoder can be instantly aligned to its current position. (continued)

Resolution: 2048

Direction: Counter-Clockwise

PROGRAM

CURRENT CONFIGURATION:R: 2048 D: Counter-Clockwise

POSITION:

16384

ALIGN

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AMT20 SERIES

To align an encoder using the AMT Viewpoint, simply press the “ALIGN” button. This action will only take a second. It is finished when the status circle appears completely green. The zero position is now stored in the encoder’s memory and will remain there even after power has been removed. Again, the AMT20 does not have the ability to reset itself, so after programming the encoder, it must be power cycled. Once programming is complete a message will appear instructing you to remove the encoder from the programming cable.

3 Waveforms Card

The AMT20 encoder allows for multiple resolutions to be selected. This card calculates the various timing values for each resolution. Select a different resolution to adjust the values.

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AMT21 SERIES

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New Firmware Card

Current Configuration Card

Position Card

Diagnostics Card

Encoder Overview Card

Resource Card

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AMT21 SERIES

1 Current Configuration Card

The AMT21 is able to share a bus with multiple encoders. To do this each encoder must have a unique RS485 node address. Select an address from the dropdown list and click “SET CONFIGURATION” to program the encoder with the new address.

The status circle will spin while the encoder is being programmed. This will take about 4 seconds. When programming is complete, the circle will appear green.

2 Position Card

The AMT21 is a digital serial absolute encoder, so with the AMT Viewpoint you have the ability to view the current absolute position, along with the ability to zero set that position.

Typically when aligning an encoder the user must go through a tedious installation process to accurately align the mechanical disk. The AMT encoder is unique in that its zero position can be set digitally. With the push of a button (or more accurately, the delivery of a serial command), the encoder can be instantly aligned to its current position. (continued)

POSITION:

16384

ALIGN

Node Address: 0xFC

SET CONFIGURATION

CURRENT CONFIGURATION:Node Address: 0x54

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AMT21 SERIES

To align an encoder using the AMT Viewpoint, simply press the “ALIGN” button. This action will only take a second. It is finished when the status circle appears completely green. The zero position is now stored in the encoder’s memory and will remain there even after power has been removed. For multi-turn versions of the AMT21, only the turns counter can be zeroed.

3 New Firmware Card

If a firmware update is available, this card will appear showing the newest firmware version. Click “UPDATE FIRMWARE” to update the encoder’s firmware.

4 Diagnostics Card

CUI Devices’ encoders allow for the extraction of diagnostic information for quicker field failure analysis. To gather diagnostics from an encoder, click “ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS” and wait for the data to be retrieved.

Once data has been acquired it will need to be saved and sent to CUI Devices for review. The files can be sent to: AMTsupport@cuidevices.com

NEW FIRMWARE AVAILABLE:Current: 0x15 | Available: 0x16

UPDATE FIRMWARE

ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS

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AMT22 SERIES

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Position Card

Diagnostics CardEncoder Overview Card

Resource Card

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AMT22 SERIES

1 Position Card

The AMT22 is a digital serial absolute encoder, so with the AMT Viewpoint you have the ability to view the current absolute position, along with the ability to zero set that position.

Typically when aligning an encoder the user must go through a tedious installation process to accurately align the mechanical disk. The AMT encoder is unique in that its zero position can be set digitally. With the push of a button (or more accurately, the delivery of a serial command), the encoder can be instantly aligned to its current position.

To align an encoder using the AMT Viewpoint, simply press the “ALIGN” button. This action will only take a second. It is finished when the status circle appears completely green. The zero position is now stored in the encoder’s memory and will remain there even after power has been removed.

2 New Firmware Card

If a firmware update is available, this card will appear showing the newest firmware version. Click “UPDATE FIRMWARE” to update the encoder’s firmware.

NEW FIRMWARE AVAILABLE:Current: 0x15 | Available: 0x16

UPDATE FIRMWARE

POSITION:

16384

ALIGN

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3 Diagnostics Card

CUI Devices’ encoders allow for the extraction of diagnostic information for quicker field failure analysis. To gather diagnostics from an encoder, click “ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS” and wait for the data to be retrieved.

Once data has been acquired it will need to be saved and sent to CUI Devices for review. The files can be sent to: AMTsupport@cuidevices.com

AMT22 SERIES

ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS

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AMT23 SERIES

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Position Card

Diagnostics CardEncoder Overview Card

Resource Card

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AMT23 SERIES

1 Position Card

The AMT23 is a digital serial absolute encoder, so with the AMT Viewpoint you have the ability to view the current absolute position, along with the ability to zero set that position.

Typically when aligning an encoder the user must go through a tedious installation process to accurately align the mechanical disk. The AMT encoder is unique in that its zero position can be set digitally. With the push of a button (or more accurately, the delivery of a serial command), the encoder can be instantly aligned to its current position.

To align an encoder using the AMT Viewpoint, simply press the “ALIGN” button. This action will only take a second. It is finished when the status circle appears completely green. The zero position is now stored in the encoder’s memory and will remain there even after power has been removed.

2 New Firmware Card

If a firmware update is available, this card will appear showing the newest firmware version. Click “UPDATE FIRMWARE” to update the encoder’s firmware.

POSITION:

16384

ALIGN

NEW FIRMWARE AVAILABLE:Current: 0x15 | Available: 0x16

UPDATE FIRMWARE

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3 Diagnostics Card

CUI Devices’ encoders allow for the extraction of diagnostic information for quicker field failure analysis. To gather diagnostics from an encoder, click “ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS” and wait for the data to be retrieved.

Once data has been acquired it will need to be saved and sent to CUI Devices for review. The files can be sent to: AMTsupport@cuidevices.com

AMT23 SERIES

ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS

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AMT31 & 33 SERIES

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Current Configuration Card

Diagnostics Card

Alignment Card

Waveforms Card

Encoder Overview Card

Resource Card

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AMT31 & 33 SERIES

1 Current Configuration Card

To program an encoder, select programmable options from the dropdown menus and press the “PROGRAM” button.

The status circle will spin while the encoder is being programmed. This will take about 30 seconds. When programming is complete, the circle will appear green.

2 Alignment Card

When an AMT31 or AMT33 encoder is loaded into the AMT Viewpoint, the current U/V/W signal states are loaded onto the alignment card. Note that these values do not update in real time but are only loaded during connection and after the encoder programs and aligns.

Typically when aligning an encoder the user must go through a tedious installation process to accurately align the mechanical disk. The AMT encoder is unique in that its index can be set digitally. With the push of a button (or more accurately, the delivery of a serial command), the encoder can be instantly aligned to its current position. (continued)

Direction: Counter-Clockwise

Pole Count: 4

Resolution: 2048

PROGRAM

CURRENT CONFIGURATION:R: 2048 D: Counter-Clockwise P: 4

ALIGN

U V W

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AMT31 & 33 SERIES

To align an encoder using the AMT Viewpoint, simply press the “ALIGN” button. This action will only take a second. It is finished when the status circle appears completely green. The zero position is now stored in the encoder’s memory and will remain there even after power has been removed. The U/V/W status boxes will update with the newly aligned position.

3 Diagnostics Card

CUI Devices’ encoders allow for the extraction of diagnostic information for quicker field failure analysis. To gather diagnostics from an encoder, click “ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS” and wait for the data to be retrieved.

Once data has been acquired it will need to be saved and sent to CUI Devices for review. The files can be sent to: AMTsupport@cuidevices.com

4 Waveforms Card

The AMT31 and AMT33 encoders allow for multiple resolutions to be selected. This card calculates the various timing values for each resolution. Select a different resolution to adjust the values.

ACQUIRE DIAGNOSTICS

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Thank you for downloading the AMT Viewpoint™. If you have any questions, you can contact us at AMTsupport@cuidevices.com.

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